Dr Bernardo Soares

Dr Soares is a Melbourne-based Ophthalmologist holding a public position at the Glaucoma Unit at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and Monash Health. His main interests are complex glaucoma and cataract surgeries, ophthalmic teaching and surgical training of future colleagues, as well as glaucoma community collaborative care. 

After completing his medical degree both in Brazil and in Portugal and graduating from the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Dr Soares underwent ophthalmic training in both Brazil and Australia. Having completed fellowships in Glaucoma and Cataract surgery at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne. 

Dr Soares has published his research work in peer-reviewed journals and presented at several international conferences. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists and the Brazilian Council of Ophthalmology. 

Dr Soares can also converse in Portuguese and Italian.